Svenska Fåglar

The original Svenska Fåglar (Birds of Sweden) by the von Wright brothers (1929 Folio edition) brings you up close to nature through one of Scandinavia's greatest natural history books .

Overview

• Author/Artist: Magnus von Wright , Wilhelm von Wright, Ferdinand von Wright
• Publication year: First edition 1828-1838, Folio edition 1929
• Genre: Natural history illustrations, ornithology
• Contents: Hand-coloured lithographs of Swedish birds with explanatory text

Characteristics and influences of the work

"Svenska Fåglar" is a collection of natural history illustrations of Swedish birds by the von Wright brothers . In addition to the main text that provides detailed explanations of the morphology, ecology, and distribution of birds , it also contains many beautiful hand-colored lithographs by the von Wright brothers themselves.

These illustrations combine scientific accuracy with artistic beauty, depicting birds in minute detail - the texture of their feathers, the shape of their beaks, and even their natural surroundings are rendered so vividly that they seem almost lifelike.

Thanks to the high resolution provided by digital technology, these illustrations have become even clearer, allowing us today to vividly experience the nature and birds of 19th century Sweden.

"Svenska Fåglar" has not only made a major contribution to the development of Swedish ornithology, but is also recognized worldwide as a masterpiece of natural history illustration due to its artistic quality . The work is also significant in terms of the fusion of natural science and art .